Caring For the Elderly At Home – How to Choose Professional Caregivers

Home Care For the Elderly and Caregivers

When an elderly parent or loved one needs to have assistance at home, it can be difficult trying to convince them that they need someone to help them with certain activities. No matter the age, people enjoy being independent. Having someone come into their home to assist with bathing or dressing can be difficult for an elderly person to accept. This is why adult children should take into considerations the qualities that a professional caregiver should have when they want are ready to hire someone who will be caring for the elderly at home.

People are living longer, and the older a person becomes, the more ailments they develop. Reflexes slow down and mobility issues can make getting around more difficult. Elderly people are also choosing to stay in their homes instead of entering into a skilled nursing facility. This change has created an increase in the demand for professional caregivers who can provide assistance to these patients so they can stay at home. To make sure they stay safe, a skilled and experienced caregiver should be hired to assist with their activities of daily living.

The Risks of Hiring a Caregiver on Your Own

When it is time to hire a caregiver, some adult children place help wanted ads or respond to random caregivers’ ads offering services. The disadvantage to using this technique is that there is a risk of subjecting the elderly client to elder abuse. This type of abuse is growing.

Hiring a caregiver that has not been investigated beforehand to provide services in an elderly client’s home provides the perfect opportunity for crime. Identity theft and financial abuse are two of the most common crimes committed against the elderly. However, this risk can be avoided by using a referral agency to find a professional caregiver.

The Advantages of Using a Referral Agency

An agency will conduct a complete background check. The background check will include state and national information. The agency will also conduct thorough pre-screenings and reference checks for every caregiver.

The agency will offer a range of services for clients including:

Elderly care

Personal care

Companion care

Caring for the elderly can be challenging especially when the client wants to remain at home and does not want assistance. However, choosing a professional, skilled and compassionate caregiver from a reputable agency will help make the process easier for everyone involved. Contact a referral agency today to see if home care is what your loved one needs.

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